"I just like to read," Koschei said, smiling over at Kurt as he gently plucked up a centipede from the path of potential trampling and settled it well outside of their danger zone. The second he did, though, he winced, raising a hand to rub at he side of his head.
"Stupid... Why won't they just... Stop it," Koschei muttered to himself, squeezing his eyes shut for a moment until the angry drums had settled back down, waiting for their next opportunity.
"Sorry," He whispered, hanging his head a bit to hide the blush as he poked at the dirt.